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Victoria has collapsed its privacy commission and freedom of information office into a new information office.
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Payroll project not looking good
An independent audit suggests the Queensland Government is at high risk of another payroll disaster.
'WannaCry' worms its way worldwide
Windows computers around the world have been hit by ransomware ...
Power firms plug smart meters
Authorities have reported on the broad uptake of smart electricity meters in Victoria.
Council grants unfrozen
Councils have applauded budget measures to restore indexation to FAGs, after a tough three-year freeze.
Union muted amid big PS cuts
WA Premier Mark McGowan has launched a $500,000 review of the state’s public sector.
States split in budget response
There has been a mixed reaction from the states to the federal budget, linked largely to the political allegiances of state governments.
Vic. sex offenders to have DNA taken
The Victorian Government is moving amendments to allow police to collect DNA and fingerprints from registered sex offenders without a court order.
Upgrades set for Memorial and Musuem
The Australian War Memorial and National Museum have expansion on their minds ...
Federal service jobs cuts outlined
The federal public sector can expect hundreds of job cuts ...
Key NT rehab enters administration
An important Northern Territory alcohol treatment program has been placed under special administration.
No seeps spotted in river review
Researchers have used new techniques to establish baseline coal seam gas datasets for the Richmond River ...
Science money mostly stays
“Science has largely flown under the radar” in the new federal Budget, according to some leading researchers.
Farm funds locked in
The new Federal Budget locks in Landcare funding to 2023.
Pipes and Hydro in Federal energy fix
The Federal Government could buy a larger stake in the Snowy Hydro scheme in its push for energy security.
Broken Hill lead studied in detail
Researchers say they have solid proof that current mining operations are responsible for lead contamination.
Remote asbestos issues assessed
The ASEA says remote Indigenous communities are riddled with dumped asbestos.
Fiery mistake destroys historic plants
An irreplaceable set of plant specimens has been destroyed by Australian biosecurity officers.
Domestic violence powers disputed
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says doctors could do more harm than good by interfering in domestic violence cases.
Blackout payback questioned
Tens of thousands of Adelaide householders and businesses will miss out on compensation payments for last year’s blackouts.
Climate leader speaks against gas
Tim Flannery has warned against investing in “dying” fossil fuel industries.